The Tainted Coil and the Eclipsed Grove
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The Tainted Coil and the Eclipsed Grove
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Posted 2022-11-07 15:22:17 (edited)
:) The night-black wolf glowered down at Glowheart, circling her with a dangerous look in his eyes. His paw lifted to cup her chin as she jerked away, teary-eyed. "What is wrong with you?" He snarled. "You've ruined my reputation in front of the other wolves. Don't you care about your pack?! Your family?" A few other wolves sat around the two, casting guilty, sad, or terrified looks at Glowheart. Void sighed. "I wouldn't have done thisโฆ but it seems like I can only do one thing to help your condition improve." His voice was sweet and soothing, but his eyes were hard, and Glowheart backed away, shaking a little. "W-what do you meanโฆ?" She whispered softly, her voice trembling. Void flicked his tail at the other wolves, who surrounded her, dragging the kicking wolf into a hole, a cave in the ground. She glanced around, assuming something horrid to be in there. Butโฆ no. Nothing. She glanced up in confusion, and saw them all staring down at her. Turning their backs, they walked away without a single word. Void growled. "Perhaps a little time in isolation will teach you to behave," he said menacingly, then turned and walked away. |
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Posted 2022-11-07 15:45:01
Rohgir was among the wolves who had dragged Glowheart into the isolated cave in the ground. He was unsure what exactly Glowheart had been guilty of but it didn't matter. When Void gave the order's, his will was law. Juzo had stayed in the back, careful not to be seen so he would not have to participate in such things. The whole thing made him uneasy. He waited till the sun had started to go down before cautiously approaching the hole where he had seen Glowheart was drug into. If it had not been for the streaks of red and orange in his fur, he would have blended perfectly into the night. "H..Hello?" He whisphered carefully, not wanting the others to see or hear him. "Are you alright down there?" |
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Posted 2022-11-07 15:46:32
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Posted 2022-11-07 15:48:37
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Posted 2022-11-07 17:08:04 (edited)
Salem grunted irritably, her ears laid flat suddenly as she heard sudden commotion in the packs territory. A huff emitting from her mouth as she frantically threw her head to Succoria. " Empress Succoria... Something's wrong.. " She said. Attentively padding closer to Doviculus, where he stood to Succoria's side. Once reaching eye view of the pack, Succoria lowered her petite frame, underbelly pressed to the crisp grass beneath them.. Suddenly she recognized the sudden call of urgency. It was the femme.. From the Lead talk! Her ears lay flat as she watched wolves drag her towards a cave, in which was visibly isolated.ย She glanced towards the three wolves whom had followed her here. " Salem.. La'vey.. What do we do..? ". Her ears were filled with sorrow. Suddenly, Succoria remembered. Something strange was going on around in her territory, as well as others far from hers. Perhaps these wolves she had met were telling the truth? Tales of whimpering puppies, and puppies disappearing. Trusted wolves from trusted packs just, turning up missing.. Crazy and exotic dreams that depicted others in strange ways.. Succoria glanced towards Doviculus.. Could this be the case here? Or were Glowheart perhaps right and this male was killing pups.. " Doviculus.. Come with me. Salem, La'vey. Please watch us both from here.. I need to figure out more... And Salem, please. Try not to be so assertive.. Like your mother.. " Succoria was quite fond of Salem's mother & had grown an interest towards her. She couldn't let anything happen to Salem whilst on these travels. Proudly, Succoria and Doviculus walked to the edge of Void's camp. Suddenly another wolf making it's way towards the cave where the 'deluded' female was being kept. He had quite the striking pelt, her eyebrow furrowed as her interest peaked. " Doviculus.. Quietly now, let's go.. " She whispered as they both made their way towards the cave, only through shadows. Having to dodge a few wolves on their way towards the cave, Succoria quietly crept up behind the striking male, she didn't want to startle him but, she surely didn't want him to alert his pack mates. " You there.. Please.. Don't alert Void of my presence... " She paused before glancing down into the cave. " Are you okay down there?? " She said, only loud enough for the two wolves in front of her to hear. Her tail touching Juzo's shoulder as an introduction. She meant no harm. |
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Posted 2022-11-07 19:02:51 (edited)
Void glanced back at Juzo, his eyes narrowing. "Would you like to end up in your own cave?" He growled. "You are forbidden to talk to her." A moment paused. "For now," Void amended at the look on Juzo's face. "She needs some time alone. We've tried everything, and it doesn't work. Come, now." "W-waitโ" Glowheart glanced up into the trees, seeing a worried face. "Iโฆ I'm okay. Who are you?" "Glowheart. Who are you talking to?" Void said, his back turned and his ears pricked. |
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Posted 2022-11-08 00:36:29
Salem and La'vey watched warily from the edge of the territory, each move Succoria made being followed by the four eyes. Their ears pinned as they were still able to hear a bit of the conversation.. |
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Posted 2022-11-08 00:46:27
Void furrowed his brows, not sure what to make of this, but decided to walk off, guiding Juzo alongside him. "Come along," he growled. Glowheart looked up at the branches again, blinking hastily. "What are you doing?" She whispered. "Are you here to help us? Can you save the pups? Please, my mother can't protect them all if Void keeps killing them." Her eyes were wild and panicked. Suddenly, a loud roar echoed through the grove, filled with grief and rage. "What do you mean?! How? I told you to protect him!" Void snarled, knocking the pupsitter over. She looked down, huddling close to the ground as if trying to hide from him. "I-I'm sorry," she whispered quietly. "I found him dead this morning." The mangled body of a pup fell from her shaking chest. She looked up, only to see Void's paw rushing towards her face. She yelped as he slapped her. "What is wrong with you?! Can't you do your stupid job?!" He snarled menacingly. "I told you to protect them, and yet they still die." He turned away, breathing heavily. "Bury this one outside the grove," he said softly before he disappeared into a cave, its entrance covered by glowing blue vines. Glowheart stared at Succoria once again. "That's my mother," she whispered harshly. |
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Posted 2022-11-08 00:56:46
Her head dangling at the cave entrance, Doviculus watching all directions to make sure their cover wasn't blown.. Succoria waited eagerly for the femme to respond, all while glaring at her mother, whom sat helplessly in the den not too far away from them.. Her eyes glistened, and her heart ached for this pack. Surely they needed help but, before she could help, she needed to know what was really going on here. |
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Posted 2022-11-08 01:05:44 (edited)
"I don'tโฆ what about them? I don't want them to get punished for my escape," she whispered. "I think my mother can help you." Bitterbite sighed, rubbing her stinging cheeks and staring sadly at the ground as the bloody corpse was unceremoniously dragged away to be buried. She stood, glancing at Glowheart's prison before snapping her eyes back to her paws. She walked over, her body hanging low between her legs, as she headed to her den and laid down. It was so lonely without Glowheart. Her stupid, stupid daughter. Who she stupidly loved so, so much. |
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